In the first test of the BGT 2024-25 series in Perth, Mitchell Starc and Yashasvi Jaiswal had a memorable moment on the field. Starc, the Australian fast bowler, was in a fierce battle with the young Indian opener. While Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck in India’s first innings, he made a strong comeback in the second innings by scoring his first Test century in Australia.
Starc had an up-and-down performance in the match. In India’s first innings, he had excellent figures of 2/14 in 11 overs. But, in India’s second innings, he struggled and finished with figures of 1/111. It was during this second inning that Jaiswal gave him a cheeky sledge.
When Starc bowled to Jaiswal, the young batsman taunted the fast bowler, saying, “You’re bowling too slow.” This comment was made after Jaiswal flicked Starc’s delivery for a six. Starc, in his usual calm manner, smiled and walked back to his mark. He then bowled a similar delivery, and Jaiswal defended it. Starc, not missing a beat, asked him, “Where’s the flick shot?” Jaiswal just laughed, and the friendly banter ended there.
Before the second test, Starc spoke about the incident. He admitted that he didn’t actually hear Jaiswal’s comment but recalled the moment when he asked, “Where’s the flick shot?” Starc mentioned, “I didn’t say much to him these days, but it was a fun little moment on the field.”
Jaiswal’s century was a game-changer. He and KL Rahul put on a brilliant partnership of 201 runs. This laid the foundation for Virat Kohli, who also scored a century. India posted a total of 487 runs, giving Australia a tough target of 534 runs. In response, Australia was bowled out for just 238 runs, handing India a big win.
Here’s a quick look at their performances:
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 100 | 200 | 12 | 2 |
| KL Rahul | 150 | 220 | 15 | 3 |
| Virat Kohli | 110 | 170 | 10 | 1 |
The second test of the series is set to begin on December 6 in Adelaide. This will be a day-night match, and fans are excited to see how both teams perform.
Mitchell Starc and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s playful exchange is just one of the many moments that make the BGT 2024-25 so thrilling. With players like Starc and Jaiswal on the field, we can expect more excitement and drama as the series continues.
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